When we talk about keeping our defenses strong and focusing on changes that help prevent diseases, supplements can play a fundamental role. It’s not about “replacing” a complete diet with these, but rather complementing it and, at times, meeting the demand for certain nutrients that are more difficult to obtain through diet alone.
But it’s not about filling your day with capsules and pills. Below, we guide you on which ones you should consider. But before that, here are some details you should keep in mind.
Nutritional Requirements
Everybody is different and has different nutritional requirements depending on sex, height, age, type of metabolism, and level of daily physical activity. However, on average, a woman needs:
- 2 to 3 cups of vegetables daily
- 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit
- 3 to 4 ounces of grains
- 5 to 6 ounces of protein
- 3 cups of dairy
If you want free and personalized tools to know your specific needs and create your meal plan, you can use the Body Weight Planner and the MyPlate Plan from the National Institutes of Health (NIDDK). (1)
How to Supplement Nutrients?
When you want to add supplements, don’t do it blindly. Focus on filling specific nutritional gaps for a purpose, whether it’s immune support, bone and joint health, heart health, etc.
Here’s a guide that can help you with each case:
- Essential nutrients:
Minerals, vitamins, proteins, and folic acid, among others, are essential to keep your body functioning optimally. They support everything from energy to tissue repair and hormone production. If your diet is restricted or incomplete, you can consider supplementing it with protein powder, bone broth, concentrated fruits and vegetables, among others.
- Immune support:
Antioxidants can help strengthen the body, prevent illnesses, and reduce the severity of their symptoms. An efficient way to complement them in your diet is by adding a Moringa & Soursop supplement, as it combines two of the most potent antioxidant sources.
- More energy:
Maca and Circulación Plus can help boost energy production and reduce fatigue, thanks to the nutritional support from maca and the increase in nitric oxide from beets, which is essential for healthy blood flow from the heart.
- Bone and joint health:
Supplements containing ingredients such as Chondroitin, Glucosamine, and Hyaluronic Acid help strengthen and improve joints, which are essential to maintaining the health of our entire musculoskeletal structure.
- Inflammation support:
Inflammation is a normal process in the body, except when it becomes chronic. That’s why helping control it is key. Products like turmeric and resveratrol can be very helpful for this purpose.
- Digestion support:
Various natural ingredients can aid digestion and intestinal function. Among these are digestive enzymes, which help break down food and better absorb nutrients, and fiber, which helps eliminate waste from the body. Digestión Plus and Colon Plus can help cover the main needs related to digestion.
- Thyroid and hormonal changes management:
Maintaining proper thyroid function is key to achieving good energy levels, better weight control, and a stable mood, among other functions. Minerals like iodine and zinc are extremely important for this. It’s also important to manage symptoms of hormonal changes such as menopause. On our website, you can find specific supplements for each of these needs, with clinically proven ingredients for each goal.
- Stress management:
Learning to manage stress is one of the key factors for optimal health, helping prevent serious illnesses. It also contributes to a good sleep pattern, which is another important factor for overall well-being. For this purpose, magnesium is one of the supplements that should always be part of your pantry. A pleasant way to consume it is as a drink before bedtime.
Remember: Before adding any supplement to your care routine, you should consult with your primary physician to avoid interfering with medications or other treatments.
Your Santo Remedio team
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